Charge Nurse

Job title:

Charge Nurse

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.ANGUS COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIPPSYCHIATRY OF OLD AGE SERVICESCHARGE NURSE Band 6 (RMN)Full-time 37 hours per week x2 postsAn exciting development opportunity has arisen for a skilled practitioner, interested and committed to working with Older People with Mental Health Problems, to assist the Senior Charge Nurse’s in leading a team of staff in delivering high quality care.Psychiatry of Old Age Angus – In patient units – have two specialist dementia assessment units, and one functional admission and assessment unit within Psychiatry of Old Age services in Angus. These post will be based x1 Band 6 within Rowan Unit- functional admission and the other x1 Band 6 within Willow Unit, a specialist dementia assessment unit.The successful candidate, who will work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse in planning, developing and leading the service and multi-disciplinary team, will be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to the care of Older People with Mental Health Problems and a willingness to respond positively to change. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of national and local agendas relating to this speciality and profession.Candidates should be an RMN, registered with the UK National Midwifery Council (UK NMC), and be able to demonstrate equivalent experience at Band 5 Level. In addition, they should be able to demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development and leadership skills.Hours of work: 37 per week.The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a 24-hour service and to work day, or night duty, dependant on the needs of the service. This would be remunerated, accordingly.Informal enquiries regarding this post can be made to Fran Hynd, Senior Charge Nurse, Rowan Unit, Susan Carnegie Centre, Stracathro Hospital, Brechin, DD9 7QA ( 01356 692823 or or Kevin Coull, Senior Charge Nurse, Willow Unit, Susan Carnegie Centre, Brechin, DD9 7QA ( 01356 692824 or kevin.coull@nhs.scot.

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Location

Brechin, Angus

Job date

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:24:58 GMT

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